BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu
Jintao on Monday met with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter as the two nations
marked the 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
"As old friends of the Chinese people, you played an
important role in establishing China-U.S. diplomatic ties and witnessed that
historic decision," Hu told the Carter-led U.S. delegation, which came here for
commemorative events.
Thanks to the "ping-pong diplomacy" that melted the
ice between the nations, then U.S. President Richard Nixon paid a groundbreaking
visit to China in 1972.
The two countries formally established diplomatic
relations on Jan. 1, 1979.
The U.S. delegation to the Beijing celebrations
included key figures in forging relations such as former U.S. Secretary of State
Henry Kissinger, National Security Advisors Brent Scowcroft and Zbigniew
Brzezinski and former U.S. ambassadors.
"For a long time, whether in office or retired, you
have made unremitting efforts in building the friendship between the two nations
and developing the relationship. I highly appreciate those efforts," Hu said.
"For all American citizens, particularly for these
leaders, this is a wonderful occasion to celebrate," Carter said.
Hu said it was in the fundamental interests of both
nations to develop a constructive partnership.
The two countries should step up exchanges, enhance
mutual trust, expand cooperation and promote the durable and stable growth of
bilateral ties, Hu said.
"As the biggest developing nation and the biggest
developed nation, China and the United States shoulder the common
responsibilities of human peace and development," Hu said.
"The significance and impact of China-U.S ties go
beyond a bilateral relationship."
Hu called for the two nations to review and deal with
bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective and jointly
respond to global challenges.
"It is natural for the two nations to be divided on
some issues as the two practice different social systems, inherit different
histories and cultures and are in a different phase of development."
Hu proposed that the two sides respect each other,
properly address differences and problems and take into consideration each
other's core interests so as to promote long-term, sound growth of bilateral
ties.
Carter said earlier this week that he spent time with
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama and met with the current President George W.
Bush and former Presidents George Bush Sr. and Bill Clinton.
"I explained the purpose of this visit to
President-elect Obama. He wants me to extend to you his personal greetings and
his commitment to continue the mutual respect and partnership we've enjoyed over
the past 30 years."
Carter said: "All of us, even including Deng
Xiaoping, would have been amazed 30 years ago at the great changes that took
place not only within your own country, but in the relationship between our two
nations."
Carter proposed the two countries work more closely
to address common challenges and promote world peace and development.
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping
(front, 2nd R) talks to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (front, C), who
is here to attend the commemorative events of the 30th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States,
while they are taking a group photo in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 12,
2009. (Xinhua/Liu Jiansheng) Photo
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BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- China and the United States on Monday agreed that
Sino-U.S. relations had become one of the most dynamic and important bilateral
relations in the world.
Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping and
visiting former U.S. President Jimmy Carter made the consensus when addressing a
reception in the Great Hall of the People to mark the 30th anniversary of
diplomatic ties between the two countries. Full story
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter (2nd
R, front) and his wife Rosalynn Carte visit the photo exhibition marking
the 30th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic ties between China and the
United States in Beijing Jan. 12, 2009. The exhibition kicked off here on
Monday. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei) Photo
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BEIJING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- China and the
United States on Monday kicked off a series of activities to mark their three
decades' work of building one of the world's most crucial bilateral
relationships.
"Like a scroll of vivid historic scenes, these pictures
showcased significant progresses in the 30-year China-U.S relations and deeply
inspired us," Chinese President Hu Jintao said in a congratulatory message set
to a photo exhibition marking the relations. Full story
Clark Randt (R), U.S. ambassador to
China, speaks during a reception marking the 30th anniversary of
China-U.S. diplomatic relations in Beijing Jan. 11, 2009. During the
reception held by the U.S. embassy in China on Sunday, four U.S.
ambassadors eyed a continued China policy under the Obama
administration.(Xinhua/Li Mingfang) Photo
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BEIJING, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Four U.S.
ambassadors in Beijing on Sunday eyed a continued China policy under the Obama
administration.
"I am optimistic that U.S-China ties will continue to
improve and remain steady in the years ahead. In fact, they are getting better,"
former U.S. ambassador to China James Sasser told reporters on the sidelines of
a reception marking the 30th anniversary of China-U.S. diplomatic relations. Full story
BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- The visiting U.S. Deputy
Secretary of State John D. Negroponte said Thursday that the relationship
between the United States and China has matured.
"The two countries have interactions and exchanges of
human activity on a scale and depth that could not have been imagined when
diplomatic ties were established in 1979," he said. Full story
¡¡ BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Visiting U.S. Deputy Secretary of State
John Negroponte said Thursday he was confident of a bright U.S.-China future
under the new American administration.
"I look forward to watching the U.S-China relationship develop
in the coming years, and feel confident that it will continue to flourish under
the new American administration," Negroponte told an audience of about 100
people at a breakfast meeting Thursday morning. Full story
BEIJING, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao
and his U.S. counterpart George W. Bush exchanged congratulatory messages
Thursday to mark the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic
relations between their two countries.
The establishment of diplomatic relations between China
and the United States 30 years ago "is a milestone that marked a new chapter in
the history of our relations and had a significant and profound impact on the
international situation and the world's landscape," Hu said in his
congratulatory message. Full story
